How do i get out the wire plugs!?!?!? HELP!

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BarnDog296
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Ok,I was changing out my spark plugs, and i guess I have now found out I HAVE to change out the wires also.The point is that when i was pulling out the spark plug wires, the plunger at the end that goes over the spark plug popped off and it will not come out. I tried to push the whole piece back in and try to reconnect it again, and it didnt work at all, of course. This is a big problem I currently have 2 different types of spark plugs in and that is not a good thing, as far as I know...

So, how in the world do I get the plunger out of there?is there a tool? a trick? what?


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slc240sxse
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I would try to use a long flat bladed screwdriver and pop that little bastid off of the top. It shouldnt be on there too tight.

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BarnDog296
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No, its actually stuck inside the spark plug hole, its a pretty deep hole, and im not sure how to fish that thing out of there...

USDM240
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get a coathanger, bend one end, push it down the spark plug hole, and stab the end of the broken plug wire. should pop right out.

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BarnDog296
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Ok, i got it, i went and got a VERY long (11") set of needle nose and a really long flathead. I used the flat head to get the piece up on its side, and kinda unjam it, then used the needle nose to dig it out...

Thank god, now I can put in my NGK plugs :-D

240DRFT
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i woulda just tried and used those magnetic things that are long


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